Caroline Street
Preston, Lancashire, England
Reality check: Affordable entry at £68,202 with warm market liquidity. Strong 49% growth over 5 years supports the investment case.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Strong case: liquid market (score 70), 49% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£68,202).
Safety score of 15 is the main barrier. School proximity doesn't compensate for high crime.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Limited connectivity (transport 40, walkability 45). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: liquid market (score 70), 49% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£68,202).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (15), service access (16). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Good entry point at £68,202, but safety (15) needs consideration.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Area safety score 15/100 — crime rates in this area (LSOA, not this specific street) are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
Daily access score 16/100. Basic amenities like shops, GPs and post offices are not within easy walking distance.
How Life Works Here
Caroline Street is located in Preston, Lancashire. Crime is a significant concern, with 396 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominate reports. 164 violent offences were recorded (41% of total). This is a quieter, more car-dependent location. The nearest shops and services may require a short drive. The closest is Bill 'n' Bens (fast food, 25m). The nearest transport stop is 302m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £68,202, with strong growth of 49% over five years. Based on 22 transactions recorded since 2014. The local area has a moderate population, with a high proportion of rented accommodation. There are 12 schools within 2 km, 10 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 2 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 70m away. However, high local crime rates are a serious concern for families with children, regardless of school proximity. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 43 out of 100 for liveability, slightly below the district average. The low safety score is the dominant factor affecting liveability here.
Score Breakdown
Each dimension scored 0-100 from open government data. Source listed under each bar.
police.uk crime data (12-month rolling), LSOA-level area, not street-level
OpenStreetMap amenities within 2km
DfT NaPTAN + TfL stops
DEFRA noise & air quality, OS green space
HM Land Registry price paid data
GIAS schools + Ofsted ratings
OSM footpath density + connectivity
EPC Register — awaiting public API access
Environment Agency flood zones
Property Market
Terraced | Freehold | Market: warm
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (Open Government Licence v3.0)
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Nearby Amenities
Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Caroline Street, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- West View Leisure Centre 648m · 8 min walk
- Everlast Gyms 1012m · 13 min walk
- PureGym 1702m · 21 min walk
libraries (2)
- Preston Harris 1451m · 18 min walk
- Library and Learning Information Services 1955m · 24 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Ribbleton Open Gardens 550m · 7 min walk
- Waverly Park [Formerly Ribbleton Park] 709m · 9 min walk
- Ribbleton Park 746m · 9 min walk
- Fishwick Bottoms Nature Reserve 770m · 10 min walk
- Eaves Brook Linear Park 1542m · 19 min walk
schools (5)
- St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Preston 70m · 1 min walk
- Preston Muslim Girls High School 576m · 7 min walk
- Eden Boys' School, Preston 647m · 8 min walk
- Ribbleton Avenue Methodist Junior School 682m · 8 min walk
- St Gregory's Catholic Primary School, Preston 1220m · 15 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Cemetery Road — Preston45
- Wilbraham Street — Preston44
- Geoffrey Street — Preston44
- Rigby Street — Preston46
- Fishwick Parade — Preston43
Data Transparency
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- OS Open Roads — Crown copyright and database right
- HM Land Registry Price Paid Data — Crown copyright
- police.uk crime data — Open Government Licence v3.0
- OpenStreetMap — ODbL licence
- DfT NaPTAN — Open Government Licence v3.0
- GIAS schools data — Crown copyright
- Environment Agency flood data — OGL v3.0
- DEFRA noise and air quality — OGL v3.0
- ONS Census 2021 — Open Government Licence v3.0
All scores are computed from publicly available government and open data. No proprietary data is used. Scores reflect statistical patterns, not guarantees.
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